Neck and Upper Back Exercises: Shoulder Shrug

To start, sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Shift your weight slightly forward to avoid rounding your back. Relax. Keep your ears, shoulders, and hips aligned.
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Raise both of your shoulders as high as you can, as if you were trying to touch them to your ears. Keep your head and neck still and relaxed.
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Hold for a count of 5. Release.
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Repeat 5 times.
Date Last Reviewed:
10/24/2007
Date Last Modified:
10/24/2007